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WelcomeWelcome to The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail – the longest white water trail in Australia! It covers more than 195 km of river between the Nymboi-Binderay National Park and the township of Copmanhurst encompassing the Nymboida, Mann and Clarence river systems. It offers spectacular scenery, an abundance of wildlife and some exhilarating whitewater adventure!
Degree of difficultyThe Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail is not a beginners’ river! It is a grade 2-3 whitewater trail with some sections containing rapids of grade 4 difficulty. There are also three COMPULSORY portages for all paddlers: one at Nymboida Weir (refer to Section 2 Trip Detail); and one each at Rainbow Falls and Willow Tree Falls in The Gorge (refer to Section 6 Trip Detail). The low-level bridges at Cangai (refer Section 5 Trip Detail) and Lilydale (refer to Section 7 Trip Detail) are also likely to be COMPULSORY portages for all paddlers at all except very low river levels. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that paddlers with novice or intermediate skill levels also portage: Cunglebung Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and New Zealand Falls – all grade 4 rapids; and Demolition Derby – a technical Grade 3 rapid (refer to Section 4 Trip Detail) for safety reasons.
Trip SafetyYou will need intermediate canoeing/kayaking skills and a good level of fitness as Section 3 may require up to eight hours paddling time to complete. However, paddling time will vary with river flow, paddling effort and time required to scout and/or portage rapids. Times are calculated on a progress of 4kms per hour with no allowances for rest breaks.
Care needs to be taken on the M & M Muncher Rapid. Boulders and rocky outcrops create obstacles that will require some quick manoeuvring to avoid.
Some parts of Section 3 pass through remote inaccessible country making any rescue attempt during an emergency extremely difficult. Most of the Section has no or very limited mobile phone coverage. All party members should have previous outdoor experience, and if in the event of an emergency the skill to deal with the incident until help arrives.
Refer to the Safe Canoeing Checklist included in the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail Index Map sheet for the list of the recommended safety gear to be carried as a minimum and the steps that should be followed to ensure you and your group have a safe trip.
Deaths have occurred on the trail previously, however none associated with an experienced group. If you are in doubt about your group’s ability to complete a private trip one option is to go with an experienced guide. Visit myclarencevalley.com.au or phone (02) 6643 0800 for a list of guides and canoe/kayak hire operators.
For further information on NSW canoe & kayak trails and paddler safety visit:
• NSW Department of Primary Industries – Lands at www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/about_recreation/canoe_and_kayak_trails for further information on canoe & kayak trail map kits.
• Waterways Guide at www.waterwaysguide.org.au to get the downloadable App providing information to explore and paddle our waterways.
• Paddle Prep at www.canoe.org.au/paddle-prep to get the downloadable App providing information on paddling skills and safety.
Canoe Access
Caution [ Grade 2 Rapid ]
Warning [ Grade 3 Rapid ]
Portage Required
Accommodation
Camping sites
Fireplace
Picnic area
Shower
Tap water
Toilets (compost/pit)
Toilets (flush)
LEGEND
2.3River or CreekContour (20m interval)1:25000 topographic mapCrown ReserveNational ParkState Forest
Major Road, sealedMajor Road, unsealedSecondary Road, sealedSecondary Road, unsealedMinor Road, sealedMinor Road, unsealedVehicle trackWalking TrackNo unauthorised entry-private or locked gateRiver distance (km)
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY - LANDS
PO Box 2185
DANGAR NSW 2309
T: 1300 886 235 (Australia wide)
T: 61 2 9842 8200 (International)
W: www.crownland.nsw.gov.au
CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL
myclarencevalley.com.au
T: +61 2 6643 0800
Scan to plan your trip todaywww.waterwaysguide.org.au
© September 2016, NSW Department of Industry – Lands & Clarence Valley Council.
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Section 3 - Trip detailRiver Summary: Mostly long pools separated by races and occasional rapids. A great open Canadian section if care is taken on the rapids.
Experience Level: Intermediate
River Grade: 2
River Distance: 22km
Paddling time: 6-8 hours
River levels
Min - 0.80 m (Mann River at Jackadgery gauge)
Good Level - 1.2-1.5 m
Max - 2.0 m
Paddle
Start - Southern side of Buccarumbi Bridge, Old Glen Innes Rd, Buccarumbi (-29° 50’ 04.94”, 152° 35’ 18.11”). 2WD suitable.
Finish - Nymboida River Campground, Nymboida National Park, (-29
0 42’ 37.42”, 152
0 33’ 28.17”). 4WD required.
Car Shuttle: 35km (1 hour 30 minutes) one way via Doboy Rd, Ramornie Rd and T-Ridge Rd (4WD required).
Camping
Start - Buccarumbi Riverside Camping Reserve (fees may apply).
Finish - Nymboida River Camping Area, Nymboida National Park, T-Ridge Road, off Ramornie Road.
Accommodation and meals:
Nymboida Canoe Centre – 25km from Buccarumbi
Coutts Crossing Tavern – 45km from Buccarumbi
Spatial Services Topographic Maps
• Buccarumbi 1:25000
• Gundahl 1:25000
The RiverThe Nymboida River at Buccarumbi is wide and rather lazy, and provides a starting point which is easily accessible. The Buccarumbi to Nymboida National Park stretch contains several grade 2 rapids plus many races and longish pools. All the rapids are clean with paddling time being 6-8 hours.
Hazards‘M&M Muncher’ Rapid (-29°46’29.88”, 152°32’59.48”) – Grade 2.
This rapid has a constricted channel with fast flowing water lined by multiple rocky outcrops. There are rocky outcrops / boulders within the channel from near the middle to the end of the rapid.
At normal flow levels rock outcrops concentrate the river to the central channel at the start of the rapid. The channel separates into two or more channels by about midway through the rapid. Manoeuvring will be required to stay in main flow and to avoid isolated rock outcrops in this channel.
Some text in this Map Kit is based on NSW Canoe Association Inc. (1990) Canoeing Guide to New South Wales, published by NSW Canoeing Inc, Glebe NSW.
Most images within this Map Kit have been supplied courtesy of Dr Danny Parkin, Clarence Valley Council.
These maps have been printed on Stone Paper. http://www.stone-paper.com.au/index.html Stone Paper is water resistant, durable, recyclable & acid free.
CAUTIONAccess to the Trail and related facilities is provided for your use and enjoyment. Members of the public using these facilities do so at their own risk. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury incurred by any person when these facilities are used including if used in contravention to any information, warnings or advice provided in relation to their use.
Navigating the rapids and fast flowing sections of this Canoe & Kayak Trail requires attention and care. River features and conditions change continually. Paddlers must have the appropriate skills and equipment for the section(s) that they are paddling and remain alert for submerged and protruding objects, overhanging branches, and other hazards at all times.
This Map Kit has been produced primarily for promotional purposes and is designed as a reference guide for planning and navigation. Although most images in this Map Kit and are generally indicative of the corresponding features, some images are used for artistic purposes and may not correspond to the feature referenced. Information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Paddlers are advised to seek current information on weather, river heights and changes to river features and hazards prior to any trip undertaken.
Access to camping sites is provided for your use and enjoyment. Members of the public using camping sites do so at their own risk. It is strongly recommended that when accessing camping sites, you carry appropriate camping equipment with you at all times. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury or damage arising from using the camping sites.
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WelcomeWelcome to The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail – the longest white water trail in Australia! It covers more than 195 km of river between the Nymboi-Binderay National Park and the township of Copmanhurst encompassing the Nymboida, Mann and Clarence river systems. It offers spectacular scenery, an abundance of wildlife and some exhilarating whitewater adventure!
Degree of difficultyThe Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail is not a beginners’ river! It is a grade 2-3 whitewater trail with some sections containing rapids of grade 4 difficulty. There are also three COMPULSORY portages for all paddlers: one at Nymboida Weir (refer to Section 2 Trip Detail); and one each at Rainbow Falls and Willow Tree Falls in The Gorge (refer to Section 6 Trip Detail). The low-level bridges at Cangai (refer Section 5 Trip Detail) and Lilydale (refer to Section 7 Trip Detail) are also likely to be COMPULSORY portages for all paddlers at all except very low river levels. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that paddlers with novice or intermediate skill levels also portage: Cunglebung Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and New Zealand Falls – all grade 4 rapids; and Demolition Derby – a technical Grade 3 rapid (refer to Section 4 Trip Detail) for safety reasons.
Trip SafetyYou will need intermediate canoeing/kayaking skills and a good level of fitness as Section 3 may require up to eight hours paddling time to complete. However, paddling time will vary with river flow, paddling effort and time required to scout and/or portage rapids. Times are calculated on a progress of 4kms per hour with no allowances for rest breaks.
Care needs to be taken on the M & M Muncher Rapid. Boulders and rocky outcrops create obstacles that will require some quick manoeuvring to avoid.
Some parts of Section 3 pass through remote inaccessible country making any rescue attempt during an emergency extremely difficult. Most of the Section has no or very limited mobile phone coverage. All party members should have previous outdoor experience, and if in the event of an emergency the skill to deal with the incident until help arrives.
Refer to the Safe Canoeing Checklist included in the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail Index Map sheet for the list of the recommended safety gear to be carried as a minimum and the steps that should be followed to ensure you and your group have a safe trip.
Deaths have occurred on the trail previously, however none associated with an experienced group. If you are in doubt about your group’s ability to complete a private trip one option is to go with an experienced guide. Visit myclarencevalley.com.au or phone (02) 6643 0800 for a list of guides and canoe/kayak hire operators.
For further information on NSW canoe & kayak trails and paddler safety visit:
• NSW Department of Primary Industries – Lands at www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/about_recreation/canoe_and_kayak_trails for further information on canoe & kayak trail map kits.
• Waterways Guide at www.waterwaysguide.org.au to get the downloadable App providing information to explore and paddle our waterways.
• Paddle Prep at www.canoe.org.au/paddle-prep to get the downloadable App providing information on paddling skills and safety.
Canoe Access
Caution [ Grade 2 Rapid ]
Warning [ Grade 3 Rapid ]
Portage Required
Accommodation
Camping sites
Fireplace
Picnic area
Shower
Tap water
Toilets (compost/pit)
Toilets (flush)
LEGEND
2.3River or CreekContour (20m interval)1:25000 topographic mapCrown ReserveNational ParkState Forest
Major Road, sealedMajor Road, unsealedSecondary Road, sealedSecondary Road, unsealedMinor Road, sealedMinor Road, unsealedVehicle trackWalking TrackNo unauthorised entry-private or locked gateRiver distance (km)
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY - LANDS
PO Box 2185
DANGAR NSW 2309
T: 1300 886 235 (Australia wide)
T: 61 2 9842 8200 (International)
W: www.crownland.nsw.gov.au
CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL
myclarencevalley.com.au
T: +61 2 6643 0800
Scan to plan your trip todaywww.waterwaysguide.org.au
© September 2016, NSW Department of Industry – Lands & Clarence Valley Council.
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Section 3 - Trip detailRiver Summary: Mostly long pools separated by races and occasional rapids. A great open Canadian section if care is taken on the rapids.
Experience Level: Intermediate
River Grade: 2
River Distance: 22km
Paddling time: 6-8 hours
River levels
Min - 0.80 m (Mann River at Jackadgery gauge)
Good Level - 1.2-1.5 m
Max - 2.0 m
Paddle
Start - Southern side of Buccarumbi Bridge, Old Glen Innes Rd, Buccarumbi (-29° 50’ 04.94”, 152° 35’ 18.11”). 2WD suitable.
Finish - Nymboida River Campground, Nymboida National Park, (-290 42’ 37.42”, 1520 33’ 28.17”). 4WD required.
Car Shuttle: 35km (1 hour 30 minutes) one way via Doboy Rd, Ramornie Rd and T-Ridge Rd (4WD required).
Camping
Start - Buccarumbi Riverside Camping Reserve (fees may apply).
Finish - Nymboida River Camping Area, Nymboida National Park, T-Ridge Road, off Ramornie Road.
Accommodation and meals:
Nymboida Canoe Centre – 25km from Buccarumbi
Coutts Crossing Tavern – 45km from Buccarumbi
Spatial Services Topographic Maps
• Buccarumbi 1:25000
• Gundahl 1:25000
The RiverThe Nymboida River at Buccarumbi is wide and rather lazy, and provides a starting point which is easily accessible. The Buccarumbi to Nymboida National Park stretch contains several grade 2 rapids plus many races and longish pools. All the rapids are clean with paddling time being 6-8 hours.
Hazards‘M&M Muncher’ Rapid (-29°46’29.88”, 152°32’59.48”) – Grade 2.
This rapid has a constricted channel with fast flowing water lined by multiple rocky outcrops. There are rocky outcrops / boulders within the channel from near the middle to the end of the rapid.
At normal flow levels rock outcrops concentrate the river to the central channel at the start of the rapid. The channel separates into two or more channels by about midway through the rapid. Manoeuvring will be required to stay in main flow and to avoid isolated rock outcrops in this channel.
Some text in this Map Kit is based on NSW Canoe Association Inc. (1990) Canoeing Guide to New South Wales, published by NSW Canoeing Inc, Glebe NSW.
Most images within this Map Kit have been supplied courtesy of Dr Danny Parkin, Clarence Valley Council.
These maps have been printed on Stone Paper. http://www.stone-paper.com.au/index.html Stone Paper is water resistant, durable, recyclable & acid free.
CAUTIONAccess to the Trail and related facilities is provided for your use and enjoyment. Members of the public using these facilities do so at their own risk. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury incurred by any person when these facilities are used including if used in contravention to any information, warnings or advice provided in relation to their use.
Navigating the rapids and fast flowing sections of this Canoe & Kayak Trail requires attention and care. River features and conditions change continually. Paddlers must have the appropriate skills and equipment for the section(s) that they are paddling and remain alert for submerged and protruding objects, overhanging branches, and other hazards at all times.
This Map Kit has been produced primarily for promotional purposes and is designed as a reference guide for planning and navigation. Although most images in this Map Kit and are generally indicative of the corresponding features, some images are used for artistic purposes and may not correspond to the feature referenced. Information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Paddlers are advised to seek current information on weather, river heights and changes to river features and hazards prior to any trip undertaken.
Access to camping sites is provided for your use and enjoyment. Members of the public using camping sites do so at their own risk. It is strongly recommended that when accessing camping sites, you carry appropriate camping equipment with you at all times. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury or damage arising from using the camping sites.
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NYMBOIDA RIVER
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Nymboida River CampgroundNymboida National Park-29o 42' 37.80"S152o 33' 30.95"E
Buccarumbi RiversideCamping Reserve
-29o 50' 07.39"S152o 35' 14.79"E
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